MEET THE SPEAKERS

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Held in Pinehurst, the 2021 NC|CEO Summit will be filled with impactful presentations on relevant topics for CEOs looking for ideas, information, and shared experiences to continue building their companies. Come listen to fellow CEOs and presidents speak on the challenges they have faced and the success and lessons learned in the process.

CHARLES S. BALDWIN, IV | Brooks Pierce

TOPIC: It's a National and International Sandbox: How to Play Well with Others

Charles S. Baldwin, IV is a partner at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, founded in 1897. Mr. Baldwin assists his clients to grow globally. His law practice is concentrated in corporate and international law, representing companies across a broad range of industries, including consumer goods, technology, health care, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and port development. He serves as Village Attorney for the Village of Bald Head Island, North Carolina and also regularly advises investors on start-up and private equity issues. He is a frequent speaker and writer on business law and international trade matters. Mr. Baldwin's recognition in corporate and international law includes: Listed in "The Best Lawyers in America" in International Trade and Finance Law, 2012-2020; 2015 Legal Elite "Hall of Fame" inductee in Business Law, Business North Carolina magazine.

JIM BASS | UNC Wilmington

CEO Summit Panel: Leadership Lessons from College Athletics

The UNCW athletic department continues to grow and thrive as Jimmy Bass heads into his ninth year as UNCW's Director of Athletics in 2019-20. He is the second longest tenured athletic director in the history of the program behind the founder William J. Brooks. Bass took over the helm of the program in October of 2010 and has helped the Seahawks achieve success in the playing arena and in the classroom during his time in the Port City. The native North Carolinian introduced a comprehensive strategic plan during his inaugural year and unveiled another five-year plan in late July of 2018. Under Bass' energetic leadership, the Seahawks have captured 26 Colonial Athletic Association championships during his tenure.

JOSEPH R. BUDD | The Budd Group

CEO of the Year Panel

Joe has worked full time with The Budd Group since 1985, when he received an MBA from Wake Forest University. He graduated from High Point University with a degree in business in 1983. His Budd Group history began early, with teenage summers spent working in all divisions of the family business.

Joe also spends considerable time in community service. His past roles include: Mission Emanuel Board, Major Gifts Chair for "The Commons", a project of the N.C. Housing Foundation to end chronic homelessness in Forsyth County, Chairman of Winston-Salem Business, Inc., President of the Winston-Salem Rotary Club, Reynolda House Museum of American Art Board, Montreat College Board of Trustees, Dean Prim Scholarship Committee, Forsyth County Airport Commission, Salvation Army, American Heart Association, and the Northwest N.C. Food Bank.

BOO CORRIGAN | NC State University

CEO Summit Panel: Leadership Lessons from College Athletics

Boo Corrigan was selected by Chancellor Randy Woodson as NC State Director of Athletics on January 29, 2019 and began his tenure in Raleigh on April 30, 2019. Corrigan arrived at NC State after eight years as director of athletics at West Point. Under his leadership, Army excelled in competition but also surpassed ambitious fundraising goals, upgraded several facilities, added three varsity sports and created a new brand identity, all while cadet-athletes raised the bar academically. He was named a 2017 Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. At NC State, Corrigan leads a program that includes 23 teams, revenue of about $86 million and more than 200 full-time employees.

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BRUCE CLARKE | Catapult

TOPIC: An employers obligation and opportunity to create a place where talented women want to work, grow and lead

Bruce has spent his career serving employers as a management-side labor and employment lawyer, CEO of Raleighbased CAI, and now as co-CEO of Catapult.

Through Catapult membership, North Carolina companies access on-demand advice from employment lawyers and HR specialists. Through a trusted learning and development curriculum, curated technology, HR on-demand services, background checks and diversity planning. Catapult is a flexible, efficient partner to companies statewide as they attract and maintain talent, operationalize growth and manage risk.

As Co-CEO, Bruce is committed to building a Catapult team that provides North Carolina companies the confidence they need to make smart decisions in an ever-changing economic landscape.

ROB EDWARDS | Ridgemont Equity Partners

TOPIC: Understanding PE in NC: Is it a fit for Your Business?

Rob is a founding partner and member of the investment committee. He is primarily responsible for the group's investment activity in the Business and Industrial Services sector. Rob currently serves on the board of directors for Worldwide Express (which merged with Unishippers Global Logistics) and previously served on the boards of Transportation Insight, Nolan Transportation Group (NTG), The Cook and Boardman Group, Aurora Parts & Accessories, and J.A.M. Distributing Group.

Prior to joining the group in 1997, Rob was a management consultant at McKinsey & Co., Inc., where he advised clients in the transportation, financial services, telecommunications, and manufacturing industries. Previously, he was a vice president at Allied Capital, and an investment banker at Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. (now part of Wells Fargo Securities).

JON GILBERT | East Carolina University

CEO Summit Panel: Leadership Lessons from College Athletics

Jon Gilbert was named director of athletics at East Carolina University in December of 2018, and in just one year in Greenville, led the renovation and completion of numerous facilities and added several new head coaches.

TowneBank Tower at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium was completed prior to the 2019 football season. The structure was part of a $60 million Southside Renovation Project, which includes a working area for media, five founder's suites, 19 standard suites, 22 loge boxes and 550 seats in the Trade Club. Among other items completed under Gilbert's leadership included the renovation of a new weight room and football turf practice field, the addition of an auxiliary turf practice field, redesign of Minges Coliseum game floor and graphics, and the construction of an indoor softball batting cage.

Gilbert is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, N.C., where he was a three-year letterman on the football team. He earned a master's degree in sport administration at Eastern Kentucky University, while working as a graduate assistant football coach. The Colonels captured one Ohio Valley Conference championship and earned two berths in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs.

JIMMY GOODMON | Capitol Broadcasting Company

TOPIC: Consumers demand digital, what are media and banking doing to reach shifting audiences

James F. Goodmon, Jr. ("Jimmy") is President and Chief Operating Officer of Capitol Broadcasting Company headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. He is a life-long broadcaster with a passion for the business. Starting as a camera operator for the 5AM news at 16 years old, his career path has spanned across a multitude of television and radio station functions. From promotions, programming, and operations to selling radio and television spots, he has spent his career working in various roles at multiple Capitol Broadcasting Company entities.

In March of 2005, Goodmon assumed responsibility of CBC New Media Group at Capitol Broadcasting Company, serving as its Vice President & General Manager. In his position with CBC New Media Group, Goodmon developed strategies for emerging business opportunities, in addition to overseeing acquisitions, investments and start up projects. Under Goodmon's direction, CBC New Media was one of the first companies to successfully deliver over-theair digital signals to mobile devices, and it was also successful in building patented technology to help broadcasters confine their streaming TV signals to the local designated market areas (DMA).

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ZEB HADLEY | National Coatings

CEO Summit Panel: The War on Talent Zeb is the owner and founder of Color Masters Painting, Inc. He has developed Color Masters from a small, local pressure washing company, to the prolific, nationwide commercial painting corporation that it is today. As the company continues to expand, Zeb remains a hands-on leader, involved in both estimating and project management. Originally from Kinston, Zeb moved to Raleigh in 2001 to attend North Carolina State University. He currently resides in Raleigh with his wife and daughters.

JIM HANSEN | PNC

TOPIC: Consumers demand digital, what are media and banking doing to reach shifting audiences

James "Jim" M. Hansen, is the regional president of PNC Bank. As senior regional executive, he is responsible for PNC's business, implementing the company's strategy and delivering the brand in the region. He also leads all sponsorship and philanthropic efforts for the region. In addition to his PNC Bank responsibilities, Hansen is actively engaged with North Carolina CEOs focused on increasing 3rd-grade reading proficiency. He is chair-elect of the Research Triangle Regional Partnership. He serves on the executive committee of the YMCA of the Triangle and the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce where he is the immediate past chair of the board. In addition, he is a member of the board of directors of the NC Chamber Foundation, the NC State University Board of Visitors and the South Carolina Aquarium. Hansen was raised in Winston-Salem, he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in finance and a minor in statistics from NC State University and a M.B.A. from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill. Jim is based in Raleigh.

CLAY HARRIS | WorkSmart

CEO Summit Panel: The War on Talent Amidst the constant flurry of new technology products and solutions it's easy for IT service providers to lose track of the fundamentals of providing great service. As the President of WorkSmart, Clay spends his days talking to customers, coworkers, and partners to ensure WorkSmart's service and support is world-class. A native North Carolinian, Clay attended high school in Greensboro and college at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. And as the son of two educators, Clay brings an emphasis on constant learning to WorkSmart culture. Tar Heel hospitality and the drive to help others are at the core of the company's values: Do the Right Thing, Personal Connections, and Hunger for Growth. Clay has been a driving force at WorkSmart since its inception, helping found the company while still attending UNC. He attributes the company's success to the team --"Our team is smart and hard-working, and they really care passionately about our customers. That makes work fun and rewarding, even on the days that aren't easy."

JEFF HARRIS | Furnitureland South

CEO of the Year Panel

Jeff Harris is the CEO, president and co-owner of Furnitureland South and co-owner of The Design Network. Located in High Point, NC, Furnitureland South is the world's largest furniture store, with 1.3 million square feet for home furnishings showrooms. Recognized in 2018 as America's Best Large Independent Furniture Retailer, Furnitureland South represents over 1,000 of the finest brands and offers nationwide white glove delivery. He serves on several advisory boards, including First Citizens Bank, HPU President's Circle and the String & Splinter Club. He is an active philanthropist and supports many charities, including Brenner Children's Hospital, the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation, the American Heart Association, the Baptist Children's Home of NC, Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation Army and Victory Junction Camp.

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KIM HENDERSON | Novant Health

TOPIC: Why is Corporate Health Important?

Kim Henderson is the system chief of staff of Novant Health, a four-state integrated health care network of physician clinics, outpatient centers and hospitals with more than $7 billion in revenue and 37,000 employees. Concurrently, she serves as the senior vice president of corporate health and the senior vice president of executive leadership development for the Novant Health system. In her role as system chief of staff, Kim oversees high-level activities of the Novant Health board of trustees and executive team and assists the CEO in the development and execution of internal and external strategy.

As SVP of corporate health, Kim leads Novant Health's strategic partnerships with businesses to bring innovative and customized health care and wellness initiatives directly to their employees, including behavioral health, occupational and executive health programs, as well as building comprehensive telemedicine services and on-site wellness centers. In her role as SVP of executive leadership development, Kim oversees all aspects of strategic development for the Novant Health executive team.

BOB RHATIGAN | Merz

CEO Summit Panel: The War on Talent

Mr. Rhatigan is the CEO of Merz Americas, leading company strategy and operations across the United States, Canada and Latin America. Mr. Rhatigan has a proven track record of successful business leadership, building strong teams and developing leading brands in the medical aesthetics industry. Prior to joining Merz in 2017, Mr. Rhatigan spent 17 years at Allergan where he completed his tenure as Senior Vice President, General Manager and Chief Executive of SkinMedica?.

In addition to his experience in medical aesthetics, Mr. Rhatigan has extensive leadership and product launch experience across neurosciences, medical dermatology and eye care. Prior to Allergan, Mr. Rhatigan spent nine years at Procter & Gamble in marketing and sales roles of increasing responsibility. Mr. Rhatigan is a 2019 PharmaVOICE 100 award winner and has been named the 2019 "Top Aesthetics CEO" by Aesthetic Everything for the third consecutive year. Other honors include: "Innovator in Dermatology" by the Cosmetic Surgery Forum in 2013, "Top 25 DTC Marketer" from DTC Perspectives in 2008, and "Excellence in Sales Leadership" from PDI in 2004.

SEPI SAIDI | SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc.

TOPIC: An employers obligation and opportunity to create a place where talented women want to work, grow and lead

Sepi Saidi is a visionary leader who founded SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc. (SEPI, Inc.) in 2001 and has led the company to become a premier, full-service consultancy firm offering concept to completion services, technical solutions, and inspired design for the built environment.

A Professional Engineer and alumna of North Carolina State University, with degrees in Civil and Agricultural Engineering, Sepi has been named by the Triangle Business Journal as the 2018 Businessperson of the Year, was selected as a Charlotte Business Journal 2018 Women in Business Achievement Award winner, and has been inducted into the North Carolina Business Hall of Fame.

GARY J. SALAMIDO, MS | NC Chamber

TOPIC: Trends and issues in N.C. business

With decades of experience and a proven track record representing North Carolina business interests at the N.C. General Assembly, Gary led the Chamber's lobbying, advocacy and political efforts before being named its chief operating officer and acting president in 2018, then president and CEO in 2019. Gary's leadership in advancing policy at the NC Chamber has helped propel the state to the top of a number of best-in-business rankings.

Prior to joining the NC Chamber in September 2011, Gary worked 19 years at GlaxoSmithKline, the last 10 years serving as GSK's director of state government affairs. Gary's advocacy responsibilities spanned a broad range of issues including corporate tax, environmental impact, tort and liability reform, economic development, workforce development, employment and Medicaid.

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ARTHUR L. SAMET | Samet Corporation

CEO of the Year Panel

Arthur joined Samet Corporation in 1991 as an estimator and subsequently progressed through a training program encompassing all 16 divisions of construction and property management. He later diversified into real estate and development, obtaining his MBA while leading Samet Properties.

Arthur was named CEO in 2000 and continues to serve in that capacity. In 2016,Arthur started a weatherproofing company, WxProofing, and WxTite, a commercial roofing company for Samet Corporation.

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KEVIN SCHIMELFENIG | McGeever Family Office

TOPIC: It's a National and International Sandbox: How to Play Well with Others

Kevin Schimelfenig is managing partner of McGeever, LLC and its subsidiary, SalesForce4Hire, LLC. He routinely advises medical device, life science and healthcare CEO's and other C-level executives on solutions to accelerate revenue and adapt to market challenges, from investor-driven startups to established, multi-billion dollar global segment leaders. He provides important insight used to validate and optimize sales strategy, using Sales Prototyping? and Sales Accelerator? models that he has created and trademarked. Executives learn about innovative strategies which are non-dilutive and capital efficient, while accelerating revenue and increasing the value of their company for long-term success and profit sharing. He is an active angel investor and a member of several angel investment funds.

In addition to working with C-level executives, Kevin can provide insight for private equity professionals, venture and angel capitalists about how they can and should align, connect and build business relationships with firms that are looking for innovative "shared risk-shared reward" business partnerships, and that have an interest in creating custom and scalable sales solutions.

PAULA BROWN STAFFORD | Novan, Inc.

TOPIC: The Value of Candor

Paula Brown Stafford is a biopharmaceutical services executive and leadership consultant with more than 34 years of industry experience. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer, as well as member of the Board of Directors, of Novan, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company. Ms. Stafford is responsible for the translation of Novan's nitric oxide technology into the clinic across a range of therapeutic areas. Prior to joining Novan, she served as president of clinical development at Quintiles (now IQVIA), where she was responsible for global clinical development operations, having joined Quintiles in 1985.

In addition to her role at Novan, Ms. Stafford continues to participate in other professional activities, including serving as a director at Health Decisions, Inc., a Managing Director for Habergeon LLC and an adjunct professor in Public Health Leadership at the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ms. Stafford is also co-author, with Lisa T. Grimes, of the best-selling book, Remember Who You Are, published in 2018.

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